About Us

What are Building Envelope Services?

Moisture Problems

Excessive humidity, water leaks, mould, poor indoor air quality.

We specialize in finding the source of these issues. Using state of the art test equipment combined with over 30 years knowledge and experience.

Energy Audits & Modeling

Alberta Government Grants for NEW Homes.

Energuide rating of 80 = $1500

Energuide rating of 82 = $3000

Energuide rating of 86 = $10,000

PLUS - 10% CMHC mortgage insurance Rebate . . . more

Pre-Construction Plan Reviews

Determine what are the weak areas and where you an improve efficiency and reduce problems before you build. Drawing analysis can assist to determine what details are necessary to communicate proper construction to trades.

Exterior Wall / Window Water Penetration Testing

Need to find a leak? Using non-detructive test methods to precisley determine where the moisture entry is taking place by simulating wind and rain combined with interior wall testing probes.

Air Tightness Testing . . . view video

Also called a blower door test, both the air tightness, rated in air changes per hour and equivalent leakage area can be calculated using a large fan and air pressure manometer gauge. This can be particularly useful in moisture tests and energy evaluations.

Infrared Thermography Scanning . . . view video

You would think we can actually see inside the walls, but what we really see is the heat signature of various components. Missing insulation, radiant floor heating tubes, and moisture are just some of the things we test. Combined with a blower door test we can pinpoint air leakage paths.

Training & Consulting Services . . . more

We provide specialized building science training to builders, trades & suppliers that deals specifically with wood frame single and multi family dwellings.

Over 100 builders and renovators in Alberta have used our services, as well as all three new home warranty providers.

"Darrell was a much in demand facilitator for PHBIA’s applied construction courses and continues to share his expertise and knowledge with Alberta builders at our monthly technical series offered around the province.’"

- Professional Home Builders Institute of Alberta

Call Darrell at 403-586-1950 or toll free 866-994-1950